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RTÉ did not know Aodhan Ó Ríordáin was wearing an equality pin

The Minister was said to only have put on the badge shortly before going on air.

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May 11th 2015, 7:45 PM

Here's why #Pingate was trending in Ireland this morning

Facepalm.

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May 10th 2015, 9:38 AM

Ireland's Equality Minister was asked by RTÉ to remove a Yes Equality pin

Brendan O’Connor made the request of Aodhán Ó Ríordáin last night.

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May 10th 2015, 7:28 AM